1. Project Milk 2012
From Wisconsin to Peru

2. How it all began … Fr. Joe saw first-hand the poverty of Peru
His stories helped spark interest and from that Project Milk was born
“It’s not my turn to eat.”

3. Goals of Project Milk Support local dairy farmers
Provide nutrition to the children in Peru
Outreach to others in need throughout the community
Helps keep Wisconsin connected to the Diocesan orphanage, Casa Hogar
Milk is delivered when Diocesan groups are at the orphanage

4. From WI to Peru Milk is produced on local dairy farms
Processed into powdered milk locally
Shipped to Peru
Arrives to the orphanage for all 64 kids and others in the community

5. How much milk? 450 tons!
Since the start of Project Milk more than 500 tons of powdered milk have been shipped to Peru
Each year, the goal is to ship 40,000 pounds to Casa Hogar. But this takes $$$$$$
Provides nine essential nutrients for the children

6. What is it used for? Arroz con leche: rice milk with cinnamon
Aji de gallina: shredded chicken in a spicy cheese sauce
A variety of creamy soups
Hot mug of milk on chilly mornings and cold winter evenings
YOGURT – new initiative that has been VERY successful

7. Changing milk into Pigs?
Casa Hogar works with other local orphanages to trade the powdered milk for other things that the children need
Some orphanages have pigs or vegetables from their farm that they can trade with us.
The orphanage also donates milk to local soup kitchens and families in the community

8. Who does the milk go to? Casa Hogar orphanage is home to 64 children
Enough milk is stored to cover the needs of all children at Casa for the entire year
All extra milk is donated to other orphanages, soup kitchens and individuals in need
Trade with other organizations for meat, eggs and vegetables

9. Life Before Casa
These were the living conditions for the children before they came to live at Casa Hogar.

10. Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II

11. Fr. Joe’s Vision Preparing our children to thrive, not just to survive
Teaching our kids the virtues and faith they need to succeed in the future
Following God’s model

12. Family Model 8 families each with 8 children
Family apartments on the grounds of Casa Hogar
Meals together as a family
Daily chores, homework, free time
First time in their lives that they see responsible, loving parents

13. Family Teachers Who are the Family Teachers?
Married couples who live and work full-time at Casa Hogar
Move to the orphanage with their own biological children and care for 8 of the kids from Casa

14. Photo-tour of Casa Hogar
New Organic
Farm
Soccer and
Volleyball
Family
Apartments
Chapel and
Guest Housing
Offices

15. Family Apartments Each of the eight families have their own apartment
on the grounds of Casa.

16. Hopes for a Better Future
Focus on importance of education for successful future
Long-term investment vs. short-term outcome
Work with families and community to enforce the importance of education
Senior Planner Program

17. Our Graduates Where do the kids go once they graduate?
Where would they have been?
Senior Planner Program
Reunions
Breaking the cycle of poverty for our children and future generations

18. Staying Connected
We are constantly expanding our efforts to keep those within the Diocese of La Crosse connected to our work
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Pick up a Casa Hogar brochure